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Thursday, August 10, 2006

Cycle Rides

There are a number of council-led cycle rides coming up; details below. I will be going along to the Salters Circular ride on the 13th.

Salters Circular Off Road RideSunday 13th AugustStart: North Road Station 11amDuration: 3 hoursMostly following quiet roads this is a ride that covers some of the countryside north of the town – there is a sizeable portion of off road riding. This ride is suitable for mountain bikes.

CYCLISTS are being invited to join a ride taking in the quieter roads and green lanes of Darlington this weekend.

The Salters Circular ride, organised by Darlington Council, takes place on Sunday, August 13, and will lead cyclists through some of the countryside north of the town.

Much of the ride will be on loose surfaced paths and the event is most suitable for people with mountain or strong urban bikes.

Anyone interested in taking part should meet at North Road Station at 11am. There will be a refreshments break at Preston-le-Skerne and the ride will end at 2pm.

Women’s Ride to WalworthSunday 20th AugustStart: Dolphin Centre 10amDuration: 3 hoursA ride exclusively for women and led by women to Walworth stopping for ice cream at Archer’s Ice cream parlour. The ride will be suitable for women of all ages and abilities.

Nature Reserves RideWednesday 23rd AugustStart: Dolphin Centre 1pmDuration: 2.5 hoursA ride for children accompanied by adults that visits a Local Nature Reserve. The ride will go along quiet roads and traffic free paths and there will be activities arranged by the countryside team on our arrival.

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